44 Glossary
AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks:
jacks on the front and back of the VCR
that record audio from another source (IN) or send audio to
another system (OUT).
The MVR440MG/17 and MVR450MG/17 have a single AUDIO IN
jack on the front and back of the VCR and a single AUDIO OUT
jack on the back of the VCR.The MVR650MG/17 has Right and Left
AUDIO IN jacks on the front and back of the VCR and Right and
Left AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the VCR.
Automatic Channel Setup:
process in which the VCR scans all
available channels and places the ones you receive in its memory.
When you use CH
, you only scan channels you receive.
Bands:
settings that allow you to tune channels.
•
Antenna
– VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF
(ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).
•
Cable
– Standard channels 1-125 can be received without a
Cable Box/Satellite.
Cable Box/Satellite Output Channel:
Channel 3 or 4.
Dubbing:
copying a tape using a second VCR.
Frame:
a single still picture.
HQ:
high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides
enhanced picture detail.
Line Input:
The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-
bing. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of the
VCR, select channel 002 (LineIn Front (L2)).
If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR,
select channel 001 (LineIn Rear (L1)).
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press CH
or the
Number buttons to select another channel.
OTR:
One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts immedi-
ately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours, whichever you
specify.
Remote Control:
the small electronic unit that came with your
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.
RF coaxial cable:
The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box/Satellite, if applicable).
The supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use a
screw-on type if you prefer.
Special Effects:
forward and reverse searching; a still picture; slow
motion play.
Tape Speeds:
how fast the tape travels during a recording or dur-
ing play.
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a
T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed; play only.
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a
T120 tape is approximately six hours). Allows the most recording
time per tape.
VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks:
jacks on the front and back of the VCR
which record video from another source (IN) or send video to
another system (OUT).
